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The Mall en · PROPN

Pronunciation

  • /ðə mɔl/ (General-American)
  • /ðə mɑl/ (cot-caught-merger)
  • /ðə mæl/ (UK)

Etymology

From the game pall mall, once played there. The American landmark is named after the avenue in London.

Meanings

  1. A wide avenue in London leading from Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace; used as a ceremonial route.
  2. The National Mall, a national park in downtown Washington DC.